Fashion Hits and Misses From Past American Music Awards (Photos)

Singer Jennifer Lopez performs onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards.

Get ready for a little bit of pop, a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll and a whole lot of crazy fashion this Sunday, when the 2012 American Music Awards will be broadcasted live on ABC. This year’s expected guests include music icon Stevie Wonder, South Korean singer Psy, and fashionistas Rihanna and Taylor Swift among others.

In celebration of the Awards’ 40th anniversary, here’s a look at some of the past fashion hits and misses—from Michael Jackson to David Hasselhoff to Nicki Minaj—from the AMA.

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